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Special Exhibition

Unearthed: Raw Beauty

See some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered.

Date

December 14, 2025–April 18, 2027
Open daily, 9:30 am–5 pm

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Location

Natural History Museum
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Tickets

Free with general admission.
Free for Members.
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Experience our newest exhibition showcasing some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered. Unearthed reveals the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, with some on view for the very first time.

For more information, visit Unearthed: Raw Beauty.

Unearthed: Raw Beauty is made possible in part with support from The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation

The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation